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MICHAEL M. MEEHAN
On Monday, August 10, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Loving brother of Kevin (Dorothy) Meehan; special friend of Charles Pitcher. Also survived by many family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parkng), Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where funeral service will be held on Friday, August 14, at 11 a.m. Interment National Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made in Michael”s name to a charity of choice.
RICHARD E. “Dick” COBB
On Monday, August 10, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Dick Cobb, a life-time Washingtonian, retired from the Internal Revenue Service. He had been a 1st LT in the Army-Air Corp and flew bombers in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Mr. Cobb was an accomplished church tenor throughout the Washington, DC area. He and his wife of 62 years, Dorothy, were both avid travelers and Life Master tournament bridge players. In addition to his wife, Dorothy Ann (nee Goodman) Cobb, he is survived by his son, Richard E. Cobb, Jr. He is the cherished grandfather of Jake L. Cobb, Lucas R. Cobb, Megan S. Rienzo and Morghan M. Cobb; great-grandfather of Samantha Rienzo, Kendra Rienzo, James Lee Cobb, Patricia Evelyn Cobb and Lucas R. Cobb, II and brother of Julia Wilson and Alan Cobb. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday 2 to 4 p.m., where service will be held on Friday, August 14 at 1 p.m. Interment Rock Creek cemetery. Contributions may be made to Riderwood Benevolent Care Fund, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
MICHAEL D. YACOVONE
On Sunday, August 9, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Stasia J. Yacovone; father of Mark A. Yacovone; grandfather of Elise Galford; father-in-law of Barbara Yacovone. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Thursday, August 13 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where Latin Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Traditional Latin Mass Congregation, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
DENNIS E. LOVE
On Saturday, August 8, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Margaret P. Love; father of Dennis E. Love, Jr. and Kathleen Faris; grandfather of Daniel and Michael Love, George, Timothy and Sean Faris; brother of Martin Love. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter”s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD on Thursday, August 13 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Barker Foundation, 7979 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814.
JOHN BERNARD BIRTON III
On Friday, August 7, 2009, at birth in Olney, MD. Beloved son of Shantae and John B. Birton, Jr.; brother of Tori Cross and Teya Birton; grandson of Pamela Davis Depaz and Phyllis Hall; great-grandson of Stanley & Virgie Prather. He is preceded in death by grandfather Stanley Prather, Jr., great-grandparents Joe Davis, Constance Lee, Flora & Preston Hall, and cousin Allen Prather. He is survived by a large and loving group of aunts, uncles and cousins. Private memorial service will be held. John & Shantae wish to thank family, friends and co-workers for prayers and acts of kindness during this difficult time. Services private. Memorial donations may be made to Crusaders Baptist Church of God, 595 N. Stonestreet Ave., Rockville, MD 20850.
BERTINA LOUISE DAVIS
On Thursday, August 6, 2009, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of Richard E. Davis; mother of Richard A. Davis, Sherrie L. Tucker, Scott A. Davis and Jeffrey J. Davis; sister of Norman, Ardell and the late Cletus Becherer. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Tuesday, August 11, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Road NE, Washington, DC 20017.
VICKI NOREEN ORNDORFF
On Thursday, August 6, 2009, of Rockville, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Ossman and Doris Orndorff; sister of John (Nancy) Orndorff, Sr. and the late Ossman Buhl Orndorff; aunt of Lisa, Wesley, John (Michelle), Craig (Olivia) Orndorff and Leslie Cocco; sister-in-law of Diane (Norman) Grogan; great-aunt of Zachary and Nicole Cocco, Lori, Shelby, Janelle, Amy, Jed, Rachel and Jack Orndorff; cousin of Shari and Jim Luchsinger and Rick and Dottie Williams. Also survived by many friends and family. Funeral service at Columbia Baptist Church, 103 W. Columbia Street, Falls Church, VA on Tuesday, August 11 at 1 p.m. Interment at The End of the Trail cemetery, Crowley, WV. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children”s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.
ALVIN R. DICKINSON “Al”
On Thursday, August 6, 2009 at age 90. Devoted husband for 54 years of the late Lyn Dickinson; beloved father of Lyndall M. Dickinson. Also survived by a niece, Sharon Smith and her son, Jason Burke. He was a native Washingtonian and graduate of Eastern High School. During World War II he served as a staff sergeant with the 38th Combat Engineers. He worked as a PBX installer for C&P Telephone Company for 40 years. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Sunday, 7 to 9 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad, 11435 Grandview Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902.
HELMUT KARL RAHNKE (Age 84)
On Wednesday, August 5, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Anni Rahnke; father of Ellen R. Stout (Philip); brother of Friedericke Guessford; grandfather of Sarah Anne and Anne Elizabeth Stout. Also survived by other loving family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD on Sunday. August 9, 2009 at 11 a.m.
ODESSA EARLINE DONEGHY
On Tuesday, August 4, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Athens Doneghy; mother of Joseph Wesley Doneghy, Norma D. Anderson and Marie D. Medeck; grandmother of Martin Doneghy and Candice Anderson; great-grandmother of Joshua Doneghy and Annika Doneghy; sister of Margaret League. Relatives and friends may call at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 818 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, August 8, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., where service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer”s Disease Research, 640 Jackson Street, St. Paul, MN 55101.
ELIZABETH O. COTTLE
On Tuesday, August 4, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Robert Wilson Cottle; mother of Harvey E. Cottle and the late Carol Cottle-Hollister; mother-in-law of Joyce P. Cottle and James Hollister; sister of John S. Oxley and Roger D. Oxley; sister-in-law of Linda J. Oxley and the late Royce Ann Oxley; grandmother of Katherine E. (Jeffrey Anderson) Cottle, Benjamin H. Cottle and Abigail J. (James) Johns; great-grandmother of Addison and Ellie Anderson and Zoey Johns. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service at Columbia Primitive Baptist Church, 15900 Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866, on Monday, August 10, at 12 noon. Interment Columbia Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Columbia Primitive Baptist Church.
DANIEL F. McGILLICUDDY
On Monday, August 3, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Mary Ann McGillicuddy; father of Mary, Mark, Hugh and James McGillicuddy. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, August 7 at 11 a .m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
ANNE YAO HONG KUANG (Age 59)
On Monday, August 03, 2009, of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of David Lau; daughter of Wai Syn Kwong and the late Shek Tong Kwong; mother of Alan Lau; sister of Yao Rong Kwong, Fannie Kawamura, and Andrew Kwong. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, August 6 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 or to the National Cancer Institute, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bldg. 31, Rm 11A16, Bethesda, MD 20892.
MARY CAPARROTTA DESARNO
On Monday, August 3, 2009 of Haymarket, VA. Beloved wife of the late Nick Romano; mother of Mary Catherine Max; grandmother of Nicole Max; mother-in-law of Joe Max. Also survived by seven loving nieces and nephews, many great-nieces and great-nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle, Arcola Ave. and Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, August 8 at 10 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004.
RITA MARY d’EPAGNIER (Age 95)
On Monday, August 3, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late John A. d’Epagnier; mother of Andre J. (Chaecha) d’Epagnier, Bernadette Salyer, Louise (Jim) Mullican, Michele (Patrick) d’Epagnier, Annette (David) d’Epagnier, Arnold E. d’Epagnier, John A. (Theresa) d’Epagnier, Denise (John) d’Epagnier; loving grandmother of Andre, Anne Marie, Allison, Geoffrey, Kristin, Kate, Brigit, Claire, Eve, Julia, Rita, Danielle, Rebecca, Jack, Emma, Lucy and Sam. Also survived by eight great-grand-children. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 7 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Community Fund or Trinity University Fund, Trinity Office of Development, 125 Michigan Avenue, N.E., Washington, DC 20017-1094.
WALTER LOUIS HORNER
On Sunday, August 2, 2009, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Eleanor Arcaro Horner; father of Judith (William) Weithman, Richard Horner, Anthony Horner, Gerard (L. Rae) Horner and the late Frederick Horner; grandfather of Rob, Greg, Melissa, Michael and Christine Weithman; Kelly, Luke and Justin Horner. Relatives and friends may call at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Wednesday, August 5, 2009, 5 to 9 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Children”s Inn at NIH, 7 West Drive, Betheda, MD 20814.
MICHAEL J. LOBO, S.T.
On Sunday, August 02, 2009, of Adelphi, MD. Brother Michael Lobo, S.T. belonged to the order of Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity serving many years in the Alabama and Mississippi Missions and was a survivor of the second wave of the WWII D-Day Invasion. Beloved brother of Anna Buda of Shelton, CT; uncle of Dorothy Aniuk of Shelton, CT, Michael Buda of Enfield, CT and Joseph Buda of Simsbury, CT. Relatives and friends may call at Father Judge Missionary Cenacle, 1733 Metzerott Rd., Adelphi, MD, on Thursday, August 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 7 p.m. Interment St. Joseph cemetery, Fort Mitchell, AL.
NETTIE MAE NASH BANKS (Age 90)
On Saturday, August 1, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Isaac M. Banks; mother of Anita Dianne, Susan Annette and Carole Yvette Banks; sister of Frank Nash and the late James Nash; sister-in-law of Willie Mae Banks, David and Julia Ann Banks, Sr., Edward and Johnnie Mae Banks Mosby, Hilda Banks, Yvette Banks and Lauranette Banks. Also survived by a host of cousins, nieces, newphews and other loving relatives. Family and friends will meet at Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church, 1701 15th (and R) Street, NW, Washington, DC, on Saturday, August 8, at 10:30 a.m. for public viewing. Service will begin at noon. Interment at Arlington National cemetery on Tuesday, August 25 at 3:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church (Scholarship Fund) or Prince George’s Community Church (Building Fund).
WILLIAM A. MILLER
On Saturday, August 1, 2009, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Virginia E. Miller for 64 years; loving father of William A. Miller, III, Cynthia K. Miller, Deborah M. Holt; father-in-law of Steven T. Holt. Funeral service at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, August 5 at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, P.O. Box 1992, Savannah, GA 31402 (www.mightyeighth.org).
EILEEN CECILIA HINTON (Age 90)
On Saturday, August 1, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late John W. Hinton; mother of Robert Hinton, Patricia Conley and the late Carolyn Keller, Rita Pracht and John Hinton, Jr.; also survived by 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, August 6 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
JANET H. VINEY
On Sunday, September 6, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Irwin John Viney, CDR, USN (Ret.); devoted mother of Robert M., James E., William R., Gregory A. Viney and Cheryl V. El-Alfi. Also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Service and inurnment at the United States Naval Academy Columbarium on Monday, September 28, 2009 at 10:30 a.m.
MARGARET T. FANNING
On Wednesday, September 23, 2009, of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Fanning; mother of Kevin Fanning, Michael Fanning, Kathleen Fanning Parker, Thomas Fanning, Sean Fanning and Timothy Fanning; grandmother of Sarah, Nicole, Ryan, Shane, Erin, Riley, Olivia, Piper, Ian and Sage; sister of Normand Taylor. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (valet parking), Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Ave., Garrett Park, MD on Monday, September 28 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
